Jamie Pritchard is a voluntary worker and fund-raiser for Radio Glamorgan


Finalist: Young Leader

Jamie Pritchard, a volunteer at Radio Glamorgan, the University Hospital of Wales radio station, is 17 years old. Jamie joined the organisation at the age of 12, showing remarkable enthusiasm and determination to make a difference at the station. He voluntarily took over management of the station’s library duties and has completely overhauled the existing library by obtaining new sources of music. He has also re-ordered the library, making it more accessible and usable for the staff.

Jamie has been prepared to go out of his way to raise funds for the organisation, a pursuit which is absolutely vital given that the organisation is voluntary and has no long-term funding.

Jamie has a very positive outlook on life and it is this optimistic attitude which has driven him to raise money for Radio Glamorgan, and another charity, entirely on his own initiative. Jamie organised a concert at the Point in Cardiff virtually all by himself – he negotiated with the venue, booked the bands, handled the publicity and was there on the day to oversee the event. The concert made a profit so that both charities benefited. At a separate fund-raiser event in Cardiff Bay in October this year, as the poor weather meant there were few visitors, Jamie organised an impromptu fancy dress, going out in the rain to raise a considerable amount of money for Radio Glamorgan.

Jamie is enthusiastic, innovative, hard-working and determined to succeed. He has an engaging personality which inspires others around him.

Tell us something your colleagues don’t know about you?
I am still a huge STEPS fan!

Who inspires you?
My mother - Belinda

What is your top leadership tip?
Be organised, enthusiastic and passionate and people will follow